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Not quite sure what you mean, does that mean they're carrying more fat than me or?

Thanks allot man, will do.

What he means, is that if you were to put one pound of muscle next to one pound of fat, the size of the pound of muscle would be smaller in size as compared to the size of the pound of fat--though they weigh the same amount. Personally, I have seen people whom weigh near what I do, 168lbs (and near same height), and look bigger than me, but they are proportionately carrying much more fat weight, but other things like, bone density and size, water disposition, also play a role. In addition, age plays role in some cases. I would bet if I kept everything equal, and my weight the same, I would be "appear" bigger in my prime, as compared to now (52), because I carry the muscle denser as compared to my youth.

What he means, is that if you were to put one pound of muscle next to one pound of fat, the size of the pound of muscle would be smaller in size as compared to the size of the pound of fat--though they weigh the same amount. Personally, I have seen people whom weigh near what I do, 168lbs (and near same height), and look bigger than me, but they are proportionately carrying much more fat weight, but other things like, bone density and size, water disposition, also play a role. In addition, age plays role in some cases. I would bet if I kept everything equal, and my weight the same, I would be "appear" bigger in my prime, as compared to now (52), because I carry the muscle denser as compared to my youth.

Peace and happiness to you and your family,

Don

Right I sort of understand. Not sure how it relates to me thats all.

I get what you and bam are getting at, but how does that explain why I'm underweight, but bigger than the guys that aren't? (the ones I've measured against anyway)

What he means, is that if you were to put one pound of muscle next to one pound of fat, the size of the pound of muscle would be smaller in size as compared to the size of the pound of fat--though they weigh the same amount. Personally, I have seen people whom weigh near what I do, 168lbs (and near same height), and look bigger than me, but they are proportionately carrying much more fat weight, but other things like, bone density and size, water disposition, also play a role. In addition, age plays role in some cases. I would bet if I kept everything equal, and my weight the same, I would be "appear" bigger in my prime, as compared to now (52), because I carry the muscle denser as compared to my youth.

Peace and happiness to you and your family,

Don

Right I sort of understand. Not sure how it relates to me thats all.

I get what you and bam are getting at, but how does that explain why I'm underweight, but have bigger than the guys that aren't? (the ones I've measured against anyway)

I get what you and bam are getting at, but how does that explain why I'm underweight, but have bigger than the guys that aren't? (the ones I've measured against anyway)

I apologize for my retardedness :L

If you are as much as an inch in height difference it can make for varying bodyweights even if fat percentage is the same etc.

So many little variables...just take comfort in the fact that not everything can be explained because if it could we'd, the members of the forum, have found the cure for cancer by now and be stinking rich

As Don stated, there are other factors to enter in. Age, are they older or younger? Bone density, are they big boned? Lean Muscle mass and Body fat %? When you get down below a certain %, I honestly can't tell you what that is, a single % point can make a huge difference. Personally... I wouldn't worry about the others, just continue to focus on your forward motion.